The 2010 Honda Odyssey comes in four basic trims: the base LX, the mid-range EX, the luxury EX-L and Touring trims. Both the EX and EX-L trims come with a DVD entertainment package standard, and the Touring features a standard navigation system.

The Odyssey comes equipped with a 3.5L V6 VTEC engine that makes 244 horsepower and 240 foot-pounds of torque. For the EX-L and Touring, the same engine is standard, but also includes Variable Cylinder Management, which shuts down half of its cylinders when coasting or cruising at a low speeds. The V6 engine with VCM is slightly more powerful, rated at 244 horsepower and 245 foot-pounds of torque. All are mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission. The front suspension uses MacPherson Struts and the rear suspension is a multi-link double wishbone.

All trims include many standard safety features, including stability control, which Honda calls Vehicle Stability Assist, 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes with electronic brake distribution and brake assist, dual driver's and front passenger front airbags; front side airbags with passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS); 3-row side-curtain airbags with a rollover sensors; active front seat head restraints and a pedestrian injury mitigation design in the front of the vehicle.

Standard features on the base LX include front and rear air conditioning, keyless entry, a tilt and telescopic steering column, cruise control, power windows and doors, AM/FM/CD stereo system with four speakers and auxiliary audio input jack.

The EX adds as standard, 3-zone automatic climate control, heated mirrors, an 8-way power driver's seat with lumbar support, power sliding doors, 6-CD changer with six speakers, security system, alloy wheels, roof rails and fog lights. The EX also adds a second-row "Plus-One" removable seat to increase the passenger capacity to eight. The third row utilizes a "magic seat" that disappears into the floor with one easy motion.

The EX-L adds as standard leather-trimmed seating surfaces, heated front seats, power tailgate, 4-way power front-passenger seat, satellite radio, power moonroof and auto-dimming rearview mirror. The Honda DVD Rear Entertainment System is optional on the EX-L. It features a 9-inch screen and 115-volt power outlet. Also available on the EX-L and standard on the Touring model is the Honda Satellite-linked Navigation System with voice recognition, rearview camera and Bluetooth.

The Touring trim features a premium audio system with 7-speakers and subwoofer, a programmable multi-information display with trip computer, a 2-position memory power driver's seat, power adjustable pedals, mirror memory, premium alloy wheels, corner and backup sensors and automatic headlights.

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The 2010 Honda Odyssey is still one of the top-rated minivans in the U.S., often compared to the top-rated Toyota Sienna. With ample passenger capacity, a folding third-row seat and several beverage holders, the 2010 Odyssey's design emphasizes cutting edge style, safety and clever innovation.

The Odyssey remains one of the most fuel-efficient minivans available, achieving 17 mpg in the city, and 25 mpg on the highway, thanks to Variable Cylinder Management technology.

Safety is important to minivan buyers, so the Odyssey employs standard multiple airbags, electronic stability control, anti-lock brakes, active head restraints and many other technologies intended to keep passengers safe. The Honda Odyssey won a 2010 Top Safety Pick from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, and it has earned five stars from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for both frontal and side impact crashes.

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